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The Main Differences Between Diesel and Gas Cars

The Main Differences Between Diesel and Gas Cars

When looking for a new car, you will have to consider a couple of things. Do you want a Sedan, Coupe, or SUV? Different trim and package options alongside different colors. But before all that, you have to choose between four options: Diesel, gas, hybrid, and electric. Hybrid and electric are self-explanatory, but what about diesel and gas? If you want to know the differences between the two, you are in the right place. Combustion Process Both diesel and gas cars have combustion engines. One operates with gas and the other with diesel, and that makes the process different. In gasoline engines, the fuel is mixed with air, compressed, and ignited. On the other hand, in diesel engines, the air is firstly compressed, so it becomes hot, and diesel fuel enters the mix, exploding because of the high temperature. This is the simple explanation of the difference between the gas and diesel combustion processes. Horsepower and Torque One big difference is the output of horsepower and torque ... read more

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